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Characteristic of someone exercising absolute power or authority; imperious (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Characteristic of someone exercising absolute power or authority; imperious (adjective)”? The solution is DICTATORIAL, a 11-letter word built on the root DICT (“speak, say”). It appeared in the August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DICTATORIAL
DICT*******DICTmeans “speak, say”
In a sentence
The stern manager spoke in DICTATORIAL tones leaving no room for a discussion.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Characteristic of someone exercising absolute power or authority; imperious (adjective)” has the answer DICTATORIAL (11 letters), built on the root DICT, which means “speak, say”. Browse the full August 11, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.